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Trance – Free Flowing Electronica That Moves Through Your Body

Have you ever been dancing in a club when you found yourself completely immersed in melody and feeling as though the music was flowing through you, moving your body the way the music desires it to go? This is an experience that has happened to me on numerous occasions when having a carefree night at the local techno club. I’ve often wondered what type of techno it was that created this memorable experience and have discovered that it is the electronic music style of trance.

Trance is a complex electronic dance music genre that has more sub genres than any other. It follows few rules, meaning that it is an incredibly free flowing style of music. Trance songs are often melodic, repetitive (in a good, hypnotic way) and are partially derived from house music. Songs are generally either energetic and have the ability to amp up the crowd or are incredibly chill, lulling the listener into a trance-like state.

Trance music is often a combination of various forms of electronic music, such as industrial, house, and techno. It is made up of combinations of beats that generally fall between 130 to 160 beats per minute. Of course, this number fluctuates whether the song is more of an anthem or a chill out melody.

This genre of electronic dance music is said to have developed in Germany in the 90s, though it is disputable with other thoughts. Some say trance was first in the making when synthesizers came into the picture in the 70’s to 80’s.

Others believe that its roots are religiously connected with the state of reminiscent of shamanism and elements of Buddhism. Whatever the beginnings of trance are, one can’t really argue with the fact that the 90’s was the decade when trance spread its influence and grew widely in popularity.

Music that could be described as ancient trance was first created with objects that people could find, such as rattles, drums, and other such percussion instruments. Since trance was first created to imitate the heartbeat, it is believed to have been used in ancient shamanic rituals to reach the trance state.

Trance has surely come a long way from the physicality of its creation. A variety of synthesizers, sequencers and electronic effects are used to create trance music as we know it today. Roland TR 808, TR 909, and TB 303 instruments are the backbone of creating trance. Though these are about a 20 year old technology, it is still common for newer bass synths and drum machines to emulate these original sounds.

I can describe how trance is creating and sounds, but it doesn’t quite compare to taking a listen for yourself. So now that you’ve gotten a small bit of information about the massive world of trance, I’d recommend picking up a more commercial album to begin your journey (perhaps some ATB or Paul Oakenfold).

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Brad Parmerter has almost 20 years experience in the music and entertainment industry as a writer, programmer, and merchandiser. He has professionally interviewed and photographed such artists as: Rush, Metallica, Celine Dion, Live, Phil Collins, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Live, Van Halen, Queensryche, Anna Nalick, Styx, Def Leppard, and many more.

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Ferry Corsten: The Human Side of Techno

Lauded as one of the top ten DJ’s in the world, Ferry Corsten has made quite a name for himself in the trance and techno music world over the past couple of decades. With hits such as “Punk,” “Made of Love,” “Fire,” and “Beautiful” (and many more singles) topping the dance charts around the globe, Corsten has risen to extraordinary fame and continues to excel in his ventures today. In addition to making a name for himself, he has also collaborated with some of the best and brightest trance superstars, including DJ Tiesto, Robert Smith, and Ayumi Hamasaki. But success didn’t happen overnight.

Ferry Corsten started producing and mixing before he was sixteen years old. He had many aliases, ranging from “System F” to “Moonman” to “Skywalker” (and about ten other names). He worked very hard to get his name out there and eventually won a few awards and recognition in his native country of the Netherlands, skyrocketing him to national fame.

But he didn’t stop there. No, Ferry Corsten was just getting started. One of his earliest professional albums, Out of the Blue, gained international attention in clubs and discos before eventually sliding into a few top twenties charts.

Gouryella, created later in the nineties with DJ Tiesto, pulled him even higher on the international stage, with more and more people listening and raving about his trance beats with every passing album. Corsten began getting into remixes and even ended up doing a remix for the popular Irish group, U2, on their “New Years Day” song. He began to accumulate several awards, including platinum status on one of his works in the U.K. and the Silver Harp Award in the Netherlands.

And he still didn’t stop there. Ferry Corsten began performing at the top dance events in the nation, including the Dance Valley Anthem. Connected, created with Ayumi Hamasaki. Shortly after the Dance Valley event, Connected sold millions of copies worldwide and is now thought to be one of his most well known songs ever recorded.

And so Ferry Corsten continued onward. With racy, monstrous (literally) hits such as Punk (who could forget the music video of a half naked dancer with a snake draped over her glittering topline while she danced amongst zombie-like clubbers?) and of course, the charming and emotionally-charged Made of Love, it’s no wonder he’s still a smashing success. Further yet, Fire was named one of the best trance songs of the year in 2006. He also has his own radio program. Is there anything Corsten can’t do? It appears not.

Despite the general insensitivity of the hard-drumming techno beats in a club, Ferry Corsten changed the industry, proving with the help of powerful and evoking music videos that techno also has a very human quality to it. He has truly made his mark in the trance/techno music industry, but at just 37 years old, he still has great plans for the future. Will he be able to completely revolutionize the whole techno music genre? Only time will tell.

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Brad Parmerter has almost 20 years experience in the music and entertainment industry as a writer, programmer, and merchandiser. He has professionally interviewed and photographed such artists as: Rush, Metallica, Celine Dion, Live, Phil Collins, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Live, Van Halen, Queensryche, Anna Nalick, Styx, Def Leppard, and many more.

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Music for licensing will safeguard your composition

Composing music needs requisite talents and not each one of us is born with it. So people who are really talented are also special people in their own creative way. Such people should get proper exposure so that they are able to showcase their talent to the world and the public and gain a name in their chosen field. The best way to get noticed by the established musicians and other heads of the musical industry is to get the music for licensing before publicizing it in public.

Whether you have the talent for instrumental music or other form of music, the best people who can help you with publicizing your composition are those who are associated with the music licensing companies. They offer the budding artists with the best possible exposure and great opportunities in terms of music.

Once your music has been copyrighted, it is protected from such fraudsters and cheaters. Now, if anyone happens to cheat you of your original creation, you can always take legal actions against that person with the help of this copyright document and a representative lawyer.

These companies are there to guide the budding new talents of the musical industry to gain a foot hold in the industry and also earn a living out of playing music. If music is your passion, then you must make sure that it is copyrighted with the help of music for licensing before you openly perform with it. This will make sure that your compositions are safe from the clasps of cheaters and fraudsters who are forever ready to pounce on the newcomers so that they can grab the instrumental music composition and market them as their own creation.

Further, if you wish to make a name for yourself in the music industry, apart from talents you must maintain the originality in your composition. You must also have the right kind of contacts in the industry to make the right impression. All these are well taken care of by the music licensing companies on behalf of the talented musicians.

If you compose instrumental music, these companies will forward your musical piece to various producers on the lookout for original creations that they can use in the commercials or movies. If they like what you created, you can be lucky to get a break under the producer’s banner. All these aspects are of course taken care of by the music licensing companies.

Criss Evan, Software Developer by profession is also a passionate music lover. So he has good knowledge on instrumental music.For more formation on music for licensing , he recommends to visit http://www.musicdealers.com/.

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Music Mixing Techniques and Music Mixing Tips

I recently realized that I did not know the music mixing techniques I thought I did and when I first started music production I learnt the hard way. I searched about for music production tips and music mixing online, during this time I found many opposing ideas that left me even more confused.

I am glad I did learn in the end though as I always thought there was something I was missing. I was right about that of course but I was looking in the wrong area; I thought it was with my song writing ability but the truth was I did know how to produce music. Here are a music mixing tips to consider and help you when you are mixing and recording music.

Write and record before doing any mixing – Before you start mixing make sure that the whole track is recorded (by you or someone else). This is rule number one on how to produce music. You cannot start to mix a track before it is finished as that would be like trying to decorate the insides of a house when the roof is not on yet. If you do start to mix a track before it is has finished being written it will never be finished because when you are writing you need to consider certain things and when mixing you consider different things. These two conflicting priorities will pull you right and left. If you are/have been doing this there is a good chance you are trying to use effects to mask a poorly written song or you need to learn and understand some basic music theory to pave a solid path forward. It is worth mentioning that you could be in need of some extra music production tips if you are having these problems when you do have a finished track

Always fix any problems with what has been recorded at the time of recording – If you are recording something or have been given a track from someone and you can hear that there is a problem somewhere in the track it is very important that this problem is rectified before going into the mixing process. It is important to set solid and clear boundaries between recording and mixing, I would say this is one of the golden rules that sits highly on the music production tips list. If you have just recorded a guitar part and something is not sitting quite right, maybe a note clash or something drops out of time briefly, fix it instantly. Either find a note that does not clash or re-record that specific bar around or in between the rest which works. Do not leaving it till the mix.

Arrange your environment before you start – Before you sit down and start to mix a track it is important to get everything arms reach and make sure you have everything needed out and close to hand. This may not be one of the most helpful music mixing techniques but it is important for concentration. It is no good if you have to keep getting up and going through cupboards looking for specific boxes or needing to use something only to find that you do not have the right cable or batteries.

Another thing to consider is R.S.I, this is very common if you are working on the computer and it is important to make certain adjustments to reduce the chances of this.

There are many other music mixing tips to consider if you are interested in helping yourself understand how to produce music. I believe that if anyone ever wants to improve their music mixing techniques they should take a look at THIS website. It could be the case that you are stuck and do not know what to do next or it could be you are wanting to learn more skills and ‘tricks of the trade’, either way you should take a look.

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Sandstorm: Darude’s Greatest Contribution to the Techno Music Industry

Few songs can make people feel energized, excited, anxious, powerful, breathless, and edgy all at the same time. Such an explosive musical masterpiece as Darude’s 1999 song, “Sandstorm,” only comes around every few years. Perfect for clubs and discos around the world, “Sandstorm” has been a hit for years. And with that kind of techno-inspired genius, it’s no wonder this song has become so successful.

From its roots in Finland clubs by DJ Darude – eventually produced professionally by 16 Inch Records and released in November of 1999 – “Sandstorm” took the country by storm (no pun intended). Due to its raving national success, the recording company took “Sandstorm” global, releasing it to a broader European audience in 2000. It also gained popularity there, almost instantaneously becoming a worldwide hit in the first year of the new millennium.

With the entrancing first minute of the song, listeners are slowly introduced to a techno-venture, as the sound of cymbals clashing grows closer and more menacing with each passing beat. Rhythmatic techno beats begin softly in the distance and grow louder and more powerful until an explosion of techno beats take over the initial sensitive sequence of the song.

It is a masterfully-woven, yet heart-racing collection of beats that go from high speed trance to stuttering, cautious ticks of a beat, and right back to the unending assimilation of techno choruses that keep the song flowing faster than a raging hurricane.

The middle of the extended version (the radio edit is approximately 3:30, the longer version is over seven minutes) contains a brief pause in the flow of the beats, with just the occasional ominous cymbal once again clattering far off in the distance. The entire feel of the song gives the listener the feeling of the music coming from some far away location, not in the close proximity of their ears.

Furthermore, this song was so popular all over the world that it managed to land in some prestigious dancing-based games, such as DDRMAX Dance Dance Revolution. Despite it’s declining popularity since its first release over a decade ago, it has received top awards from countries such as Germany, Australia and the US. It is still often played today during various sporting events to encourage excitement amongst the crowds for the home team.

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Music Software – Computer Music Resources

When choosing music software from the array of computer music resources available there are two programs that stand out and have become the industry standard.

These are Cubase and cakewalk. I prefer Cubase but this is because I have always used Cubase and before Cubase it was pro24, things have come along way since pro24 I can tell you.

Either of these music software programs will be more than enough for any music recording project, it is important to realise though that the results using this software will only be as good as the soundcard you have installed on your system.

The soundcard is the hub of your recording setup.

You need to check the spec of any soundcard you are thinking of using.

There are a lot to choose from as the computer music resources are ever growing.

You will be looking for a soundcard that has a very low noise to signal ratio and a full band width 20hz-20khz.
A sampling rate of 44.1 or greater and 16 bit or greater.

Also you want to consider how many channels you will need to record at the same time, many will only allow two.

The PC minimum spec should be Pentium 4 1500ghz 512mb ram the harddrive needs to spin at 7200rpm and be at least 80 gig.

A combination of these components will give you a recording system that is capable of producing world class results.

There are is also an array of music software plugins available to provide effects and processing.

Computer music resources are now fairly low cost so you can produce recordings that a few years ago would have cost tens of thousands of pounds.

See my article on recording tips and methods for more detailed information on how to use your medium cost computer to create world class recordings.

Chris Adams has been making music 30 years and has had 12 number ones in various download charts including amazon.com and mp3.com.

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Jay Electronica: Next Big Hip Hop Star

Busting onto the worldwide music scene in 2007 with the viral power of the internet behind him, Jay Electronica is often referred to in popular music media as the next big thing in hip hop. A somewhat mysterious figure in the music world, Jay Electronica downloads are the primary way of obtaining this young artists work.

Still having not released a full album, Jay Electronica music primarily consists of singles and mixtapes made available online via Twitter, MySpace and linked fan pages. Though Jay Electronicas methods of releasing his work may be unconventional, his popularity continues to grow regardless.

The most widely discussed of the singles include Jay Electronica Exhibit A. This particular single was released in 2008 via the internet. The internet release of Jay Electronica singles is the standard, beginning with his now widely known first release, Act I: Eternal Sunshine (The Pledge), which was made available on the MySpace page of the artist in 2007.

Jay Electronica Exhibit C, released in 2009, was an instant hit with fans and also garnered the artist a great deal of popularity in the hip hop world. The track was awarded Instant Classic status by MTV2 in the 2009 Sucker Free Summit, and generated quite the buzz in the media, resulting in numerous magazine articles and other interviews with the young American rapper.

With this entire buzz surrounding him, where exactly did Jay Electronica come from? The fact is that the Jay Electronica biography is a bit of a mystery, and likely it will stay that way. It is the mysterious rise of this artist that makes him so very interesting to so many fans, with the periodic new track popping up online, driving renewed interest in the emcee and making diehard fans feel as though they are part of something truly special.

Many of Jay Electronica mixtapes and singles have featured well-known hip hop artists and have been produced by some of the biggest names in the industry. How is it that such a mysterious figure as Jay Electronica has managed to gain so many powerful contacts within the music world?

The rapper was born in New Orleans in 1976s but has called a number of cities home over the years, including Washington D.C., Denver, and Detroit. It was in Detroit that his contacts within the industry boomed, beginning with acclaimed producer Mike Chav Chavarria, and growing to include Mr. Porter, J Dilla, Tone, Mos Def, and most notably, P Diddy and Jay-Z.

In fact, Jay Electronica is now an official member of Jay-Zs Roc Nation. He is on the verge of releasing a major production in 2011, and tracks began making their way across the internet in 2010. The first of these to appear was A Million in the Morning.

As more and more individual songs and videos of appear online, the buzz surrounding this young artist continues to grow. Jay Electronica lyrics and downloads are among the most common of hip hop related internet searches and for good reason, as Jay Electronica is bound to be the next big hip hop star, given his continued success and powerful foothold in the industry.

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Rewarding drug rehab facilities

The primary objective of all Drug rehab centers is to enable you with the power to fight away the dreaded scourge of the century, Drug. The end result is that you should clinch into a super win after defeating the monster and go back to sober living. It is certainly unfortunate that some money hungry businessmen have entered into this rehabilitation world without any focus on social benevolence. That’s the sole reason for which, the addict does not get the right output even after spending massively.

The Luxury Drug Rehab has emerged as the super power in the realm of Drug rehabilitation. They are geared up to extend support through various ways including finding the right drug rehabilitation center exclusively for you.

When your objective is to bid adieu to a disastrous drug addiction, you should never take any risk. In fact, the objective of Luxury Drug Rehab perfectly blends with your ultimate motto, which is to get rid of the drug and that too for good. It is quiet simple. Find out the best suited Drug rehabilitation facilities from them and choose the one that suits you the most. They can even recommend the right one. Remember, they also recommend you the right drug treatment program, without which you can never ensure a proper recovery. So, why to wait any further? Perhaps, you have found many close associates who turn it into mockery. Now it is your turn to force them to totter.

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Piano Compositions

Piano Compositions

If you are a pianist, then you already know that there is a vast array of literature at your disposal, from Baroque keyboard music originally composed for harpsichord to modern compositions. Most people have their favorite genres or style periods, however it can be very rewarding to expand into other areas and learn new styles. This versatility is necessary in many competitions and auditions. Even if you are just playing piano for fun, not to compete, expanding into new areas will allow you do discover new areas of interest you may not have considered before.

Baroque music is actually the closest analog from the past we have of modern jazz. Soloists were expected to improvise their own ornamentation during the performance and audiences would be displeased if the ornamentation was the same from performance to performance. Music from this period lends the pianist a great amount of artistic freedom within a set framework. Some great composers from this period included Scarlatti, Telemann, Platti, Giustini, Vivaldi, and of course, Bach.

Classical piano music is more formally stable than Baroque music. The general framework for sonata and concerto forms are solidified, though composers still worked outside of them to a degree. The music is less about the virtuosity and ability for the soloist to improvise and more about playing with tonal and formal expectations. Classical music is very plentiful. Some composers include Clementi, Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven, though in many ways he also fits into the Romantic period.

The Romantic era brought about a focus on sweeping melodies with colorful harmonies to support them. Classical form expanded hugely to the point that it was often unrecognizable. Traditional tonality was challenged by chromatic voice leading, modulations to unexpected keys and melodies informing harmonies instead of the other way around. Composers of the romantic era include Brahms, Chopin, Grieg, Kuhlau, Mendelssohn, Mussorgsky, Schubert, Schumann, Tchaikovsky and many others.

Occupying the same time period as many 20th century composers are the impressionists. These composers used compositional techniques derived from exposure to Jazz and other music in order to create an image in music. The music is characterized with syncopation and parallel chords. Debussy and Ravel were the main composers of impressionist music.

The 20th Century brought about much compositional change. Some composers removed themselves completely from tonality while others kept tonal ideas but also incorporated contemporary musical ideas. The range in style between Schoenberg’s atonal music and Prokofiev’s Neo-Classical compositions is huge and much can be gained from studying all segments of this time period. Some notable composers are Bartok, Gershwin, Khachaturian, Rachmaninoff, Shostakovich, and Stravinsky.

Jazz and ragtime music can be extremely fun to play. If you are interested in this, explore the compositions of Scott Joplin, Joseph Lamb, James Scott, Duke Ellington, and Thelonious Monk. This music is stylized in ways completely different than the above composers. Syncopation is used heavily and, in jazz, notes are often swung. Improvisation is highly valued in jazz idioms.

If your piano literature is limited to only a few genres, consider trying some music from one of these areas which you usually don’t choose or haven’t tried before. You may find that it’s not for you, however you may also find a new genre that you love. Expand your repertoire and challenge yourself by learning and mastering music which is new to you. You will be glad you did.

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Composition – Basics

The word ‘composition’ may mean different things in different circumstances. The circumstances may indicate a personal narration, short story, an essay, a drama, poem or even prose. Though all fall under same category each has its own set of rules. However, there is a general style for writing a composition. A composition consists of three stages – introduction, explanation and conclusion. These three, when put together in correct order, give a very good composition. In this article we shall discuss about these three parts of the composition which makes it a good work. Before proceeding further, the writer must be specific regarding the topic. He/she has to decide what topic they are going to deal with in the composition.

Once the topic is decided, the next is an approach to present it and the first stage is ‘introduction’. In his writing the writer must mention beforehand what they are going to discuss in the writing and give a brief history of the same if applicable. This introduction is the key factor the makes the reader choose to read further or not. If the reader feels the introduction ineffective or not interesting he/she may not proceed to the details of the writing and leaves it unattended. Thus it is highly needed to make an attractive introduction. The introduction must be simple and brief that the readers get some basic idea of what they are reading. When this is done, the next task is to give a detailed description of the topic.

In this stage, the writer must elaborate the central concept of the writing and present it carefully without losing the clarity.

An important thing to note here is that complex words must be avoided. The style must be simple and intelligible to normal readers. It is always good to support the theme with an example since ‘an instance is better than thousand lines of explanation.’ Also since the readers find it interesting to learn from examples than from theory, it is better to quote an appropriate example. This makes the readers understand the idea better and makes the work useful. However, the extent of explanation varies with context. Sometimes a very detail description is needed while sometimes briefing fulfils the need.

And the final stage is the conclusion part. After giving the introduction and explaining the same an appropriate conclusion is needed to complete the writing. If the conclusion is not clear, the readers find difficulty to understand the essence of the writing. Sometimes they even end up with wrong conclusions. Thus an appropriate conclusion is needed. Though these three are met, unless there is good presentation style and language, the composition will not grab the attention of the readers.

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